Layla Kareem, BACP

Layla Kareem is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worries and low self-esteem. She also helps with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and career strain. Layla works with people living with mood conditions such as depression and bipolar and those struggling with compassion fatigue. Layla offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak freely. She invites clients to say what they want from therapy and adapts her style to individual needs. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the person and practical next steps they can try between meetings. Her way of working draws on attachment-focused ideas and person-centred care. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused methods to look at patterns in thinking and relating. Existential themes and reflective discussion are woven through sessions when they suit the client. Layla trained and practices under BACP, which is listed as her professional credential. She has six years of experience in counselling and has worked with a wide range of personal and relational issues. Sessions are currently offered as text-based contact only. Prospective clients who prefer other formats should confirm current session options before booking. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits them.

How her approaches translate to online work

Layla uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in how people relate to others and to themselves. This approach helps when jealousy, trust or attachment issues are getting in the way of relationships and self-worth. She also works in a client-centred way, which means sessions focus on the person and their experience rather than a fixed agenda. That style helps people feel heard and to direct the pace and focus of the work. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Layla will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those aims. The work is collaborative and adjusts as needs change. Practical benefits of online text-based therapy include easier fitting of conversations into a busy day and the ability to reflect in writing rather than speaking. Text sessions can be shorter check-ins or longer exchanges, depending on what is agreed. The original profile notes text-based contact is the current format, so confirm session options before booking if you would prefer another way of meeting. Online contact can make regular support more manageable while fitting around work, family and travel.